WOBO members and fellow professionals note the date for implementation. Any building that begins construction after December 27, 2021 will have to comply with the new requirements of the National Energy Code. If you are an architect, this implies new professional responsibilities. This is a...
Energy efficiency is a key to future developments. As part of the new process outlined within the Code Council’s energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction framework, Leading the Way to Energy Efficiency: A Path Forward on Energy and Sustainability to Confront a Changing Climate, the Code...
WOBO welcomes collaboration that enhances safety within the built environment. The ASFP are proud to announce that they have entered into a partnership agreement with NBS to ensure the accuracy and quality of #specifications relating to Passive Fire Protection. NBS, a leading specification and product information platform...
Urban construction projects face some unique challenges. Why modular construction is good for projects in an urban setting One of the most significant advantages is the improved speed of construction. Prefabricated structures are manufactured off-site, and can be quickly delivered and constructed on-site. In some...
Cardiac arrest – a reminder to us all. Christian Eriksen’s sudden collapse is a “stark reminder that a cardiac arrest can strike anyone, anywhere and anytime, without warning,” according to British Heart Foundation’s Associate Medical Director. Danish footballer Christian Eriksen, 29, collapsed on the field...
WOBO recognises the UK Government support to the creation of “First Homes Scheme”. The Government has published more details on the implementation of the First Homes scheme, with the first houses to be included from June 2021. New local authority development plans, including local plans...
Energy ratings are key to the future. NABERS is excited to be launching a new offer exclusively for small shopping centre owners. Funded by the Australian Government, this offer means energy ratings are now FREE for first time shopping centre rating customers across Australia for a limited time only. The offer includes waiving BOTH the NABERS Energy rating certification...
WOBO members and fellow professionals must consider all options to reduce polluting emissions. Until now, there have been no commercial drop-in solutions for replacing fossil gasoline to reduce high amounts of greenhouse gas emissions from conventional cars, without investing in new vehicles or modifying the...
Judy Zakreski, Vice President of Global Services, of the International Code Council, reminds us that WOBO members and fellow professionals have the opportunity to nominate individuals for their role in international building safety. The nomination form for the 2021 Global Award is now available online and...
We live in a world geared to mobility. WOBO encourages its members to review the opportunities for the future. The UK is banning the sale of new combustion-engine vehicles from 2030, but this is only half the story. If we’re to decarbonize transport by the...
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